PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergej Kersikov (ranked 4656 p4p, 3139 weight class) and Joey Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Kersikov
vs
Dixon

178 cm
18
175
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
178
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergej Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Dixon. No joy for Kersikov on that attempt.
Kersikov shoots and misses

and Dixon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dixon.
Dixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dixon lands a nice uppercut.
Dixon lands a nice uppercut.
Dixon presses Kersikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Dixon.
Kersikov takes a shot to the head.

Kersikov breaks the clinch.
Dixon dips to his left and cracks Kersikov with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon digs a good hook to Kersikov's body.

Dixon clinches up with Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kersikov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergej Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Dixon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Dixon - that landed with a thud.
Dixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Dixon.
Dixon cracks Kersikov with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kersikov takes a shot to the head.
Dixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kersikov tries to pull guard but Dixon holds him up against the cage and eventually Kersikov drops back down to his feet.
Dixon lands a shoulder strike.
Kersikov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dixon to keep the fight standing.
Dixon lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dixon.
A short left from Dixon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dixon.
Kersikov wants to take the fight to the mat but Dixon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dixon works on Kersikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kersikov is breathing heavily.
Dixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dixon scores with a shot to the side of Kersikov's head.
Dixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dixon lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dixon.
Dixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dixon lands a right hand.
Dixon is working Kersikov over against the cage.
Dixon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kersikov wants a takedown.
Dixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Dixon lands a shoulder strike.
Dixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Dixon.

Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Dixon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Dixon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dixon.
Dixon lands a left hand.
Kersikov has Dixon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dixon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Dixon.
A shot in the inside from Dixon.
Dixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
A body shot lands from Dixon.
Dixon scores with a shot to the side of Kersikov's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dixon jumps guard and drags Kersikov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dixon wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Dixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Dixon controlling from the top position.
Dixon pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dixon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kersikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kersikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Dixon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dixon rushes Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kersikov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kersikov trying to stall but Dixon improves his position.
Dixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Kersikov tries to stall but Dixon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dixon lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Dixon as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kersikov's efforts to push away.
Dixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dixon.
Dixon lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Kersikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dixon.
A shot in the inside from Dixon.
Dixon digs a right hand underneath Kersikov's ribcage. Kersikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Dixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Dixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dixon cracks Kersikov with a nice body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Kersikov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kersikov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dixon gets through Kersikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov working hard to break the clinch.
Dixon is stalling here.
Dixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dixon.
Dixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Dixon lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kersikov.
Dixon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dixon lands a shoulder strike.
Dixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dixon walks away with a smile on his face. Kersikov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dixon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kersikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dixon somewhat.
Kersikov is looking to clinch but Dixon is avoiding it.
A lazy left from Dixon finds it's target.

Dixon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kersikov!
Kersikov is being controlled here.
Kersikov wants to control but Dixon postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to bench press Dixon off him but Dixon keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Dixon stalls from top position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Dixon clinches up with Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Dixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kersikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dixon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kersikov.
Dixon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sergej Kersikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Dixon darts in and clinches Kersikov up against the cage.
Kersikov takes a shot to the head.
Kersikov wants to break free but Dixon has control.
Dixon lands a shot to the body.
Dixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dixon lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Dixon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kersikov is looking for a takedown.
Dixon pushes Kersikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Dixon.

Dixon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dixon has wrist control.
Dixon is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Dixon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Dixon controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey Dixon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kersikov is looking to control Dixon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dixon controlling the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Dixon rushes Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kersikov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergej Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov has had enough of the clinch but Dixon keeps him there for the moment.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dixon is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dixon prevents the takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dixon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 24:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Dixon!